What are the approval criteria for Membership?

At PadSplit, we're building a community of kind, independent, and respectful individuals who are open to living in a shared community. We're excited that you're considering joining us! 

The information that we collect during the application process is used to determine your eligibility for Membership at PadSplit. An applicant should meet the following criteria in order to be offered Membership.

1. Age: 18 or older
2. Background Screening: Applicants may undergo a national level criminal background screening. Applicants with felony convictions in the last 7 years may be barred from Membership. Consistent with fair housing guidance from HUD, PadSplit does not disqualify Membership for arrests.
3. Rental History: We review past rental experiences. Applicants with more than one eviction in the last 7 years may be barred from Membership. Consistent with fair housing guidance from HUD, PadSplit only considers non-dismissed civil court evictions.
4. Identity Verification: We use a third-party provider to confirm your identity. Applicants will need to have a valid U.S. issued government ID and are required to provide an SSN or ITIN. Holders of a valid U.S. visa can also apply.
5. Financial Responsibility: We'll need proof of income or upfront prepayment of dues. For details, see PadSplit's income requirements here.
6. Credit History: Those with any credit history (and even no credit) can join the PadSplit community. While your credit will not impact your approval, we may review it. Note: A credit freeze may affect your application. See more information on our credit pull here. 

After Approval: 

Once you're a PadSplit Member, you can view and request to book rooms on our platform. While PadSplit approves your membership, the Host makes the final call on whether you can move into their room.

Some properties allow you to book instantly, while at other properties, Hosts may run their own background screening or have additional requirements that must be met before your booking is approved. Available properties that do not have any additional requirements will have an 'Instant Book' tag on the listing. You can also use our search filters to display 'Instant Book' properties. 

For more information, please see Can I book any room at PadSplit?

Our Commitment to Integrity:

 We take fraud prevention seriously to protect our community. As a part of our application process we rely on a variety of measures to verify the identities of applicants. PadSplit reserves the right to ban, terminate, or deny applicants/members if we identify indications of fraud or deception.

Remember, our goal is to create a welcoming, secure, and vibrant community. If you have any questions about the application process or criteria, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team.